20 Delicious Reasons to Make Bread Pudding With That Day-Old Bread In Your Pantry

Recipe: Hot Buttered Rum Bread Pudding

Raisins and rum are an age-old combination that can turn a day-old loaf of bread into a stunning, weekend-worthy casserole. Don't skimp on the warming spices—even the black pepper!

Recipe: Peach Bread Pudding with Bourbon Caramel

Bread pudding may typically be a winter dessert, but we argue that it should be enjoyed year-round. We put a summery spin on comforting bread pudding and filled it with fresh peaches. Top with boozy caramel sauce and a heaping scoop of vanilla ice cream and the summertime potential proof is in the pudding.

Recipe: Spinach-and-Broccoli Breakfast Bread Pudding

We love this savory bread pudding because it tastes amazing, and the fact that it can be made with the ease of your slow cooker makes it even more of a winner. Dijon mustard is the subtle, surprise MVP of this cheesy veggie pudding.

Recipe: Caramel-Pecan-Pumpkin Bread Puddings

Whether you make it in individual ramekins or your favorite 13x9 dish, this fall bread pudding recipe was made for a crowd. The fall flavor trio of caramel, pecan, and pumpkin will wow everyone at the Thanksgiving table.

Recipe: Challah Bread Pudding

Challah's buttery flavor makes the ideal base for an incredible bread pudding recipe. This spongy bread soaks up the sugary custard so that the rich vanilla flavor and hint of citrus are infused throughout.

Recipe: Cinnamon-Pecan Breakfast Bread Pudding

This decadent make-ahead brunch recipe is the perfect dish for the kids to wake up to on Christmas morning. Prepare this dish the day before, then wake up to a toasty warm aroma calling from the kitchen.

Recipe: Krispy Kreme Bread Pudding with Butter Bourbon Sauce

All we can say about this recipe is "wow." We don't know any Southerners who don't love Krispy Kreme, and this recipe is going to make you appreciate it even more. We dare say that this leftover recipe is worth leaving a new box of glazed donuts untouched.

Recipe: Spiced Caramel-Apple Bread Pudding

If you love fall baking, this incredible bread pudding recipe should be on your list to try this season. Spiced Granny Smith apple pieces and pudding flavored with cider are the remedy for that nip in the air.

Recipe: Savory Sweet Potato Bread Pudding

We know that Southerners love their sweet potato casseroles topped with marshmallows and cornflakes, but we're making the case for serving this savory bread pudding at Thanksgiving this year. Smoky bacon, spinach, and French bread are scrumptious with sweet potatoes.

Recipe: Apple Bread Pudding

This bread pudding recipe is one of the most delicious ways to use up those fresh apples from your fall orchard visit. Cinnamon-raisin bread is the secret to this pudding recipe ideal for autumn, but the real crème de la crème is the Apple Brandy Crème Anglaise drizzled overtop.

Recipe: Creole Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce

New Orleans chef Leah Chase put a Creole twist on bread pudding and topped it with a boozy sauce your holiday guests will love. Bourbon Sauce brings out the best flavors of Bourbon Street with a whopping 5 tablespoons of vanilla extract (trust us!).

Recipe: Cornbread Pudding with Whiskey Caramel

We took Southern-favorite cornbread and made it the base for this boozy bread pudding. Serve this sweet and savory dessert family style or in individual ramekins and don't forget the irresistible whiskey caramel.

Recipe: Pumpkin-Honey-Beer Bread Pudding with Apple Brandy-Caramel Sauce

This autumn dessert recipe, which uses our Pumpkin-Honey-Beer Bread as a base, is going to make your house smell incredible. If you haven't guessed yet, we love a good liquor-caramel sauce, and this one with brandy doesn't disappoint.

Recipe: Praline Bread Pudding

Two Southern favorites, pralines and bread pudding, meet in this recipe that's to-die-for delicious. Whip up some praline sauce and drizzle it on top alongside a hefty dollop of whipped cream, measuring with your heart.

Recipe: Butternut Squash Bread Pudding

Just as delicious for weekend brunch as a holiday meal, this savory pudding is cheesy and positively oozes feel-good fall flavors. Taste for yourself and decide which layer of buttery Challah bread you like best: spongy and moist with butternut squash custard in the middle, or toasted on top.

Recipe: King Cake Bread Pudding with Chicory Ice Cream

Looking for a new way to up-cycle this Mardi Gras classic? This festive bread pudding starts with a pre-made King Cake, bringing all of the flavors and colors of New Orleans into one spoonable dessert, best served with ice cream made from chicory root.

Recipe: Princess Diana's Favorite Bread Pudding

This bread pudding is truly fit for royalty, but you don't have to be in Buckingham Palace to enjoy it. Princess Diana swore by this recipe from former Royal Chef Darren McGrady and we do too. 

Recipe: Pineapple Bread Pudding

Pineapple on pizza may be up for debate, but pineapple on bread pudding is an uncontested winner. Day-old Hawaiian rolls mix with pineapple juice for a tropical and unexpected twist on bread pudding.

Recipe: Blueberry Bread Pudding

Give your go-to blueberry cobbler recipe a break and whip up this bread pudding rendition. Fresh blueberries are baked with leftover French bread and also stirred up into a tasty sauce to drizzle on top.

Recipe: Pecan Pie Bread Pudding

Made with day-old French bread and topped with praline sauce, this treat will prove that pecan pie and bread pudding are the duo that you never knew you needed. This hybrid dessert will become a new favorite when served warm with a scoop of melty vanilla ice cream.